PILGRIM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
THE STORY OF THE PILGRIMS, FOR CHILDREN.
By Roland G. Usher—a dramatic, accurate and patriotic story which should leave in the child’s mind correct impressions about the fundamental factors in Pilgrim history. Illustrated, by mail, $1.35.
THE PILOT OF THE MAYFLOWER.
A Tale of the Children of the Pilgrim Republic. By Hezekiah Butterworth. Illustrated by H. Winthrop Peirce and others. 12mo, cloth. By mail, $2.15.
THE STORY OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS,
Retold for Young Folks by H. B. Tunnicliff. Illustrated. By mail, $1.35.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE PILGRIMS,
By William Elliot Griffis. Illustrated. A complete story of the Pilgrims in which prominence is given to the things that must have keenly interested the Pilgrim boys and girls. By mail, $3.15.
LETTERS FROM COLONIAL CHILDREN,
By Eva March Tappan. These letters give an idea of life in Plymouth and other representative colonies seen through a child’s eyes, presenting a vivid and historically accurate picture of the times. By mail, $2.65.
PILGRIM STORIES
For Children, illustrated, postpaid, $1.00.
STORIES OF COLONIAL CHILDREN,
By Mara L. Pratt. 223 pages, illustrated. Postpaid, $1.00.
MAJOR JOHN BRADFORD HOUSE
Built by Major John Bradford in 1674. Partially burned in King Phillip’s War two years later. It was for a quarter of a century the resting place of the famous Manuscript History of Plymouth Plantation.
PILGRIM GIFTS
of artistic excellence prized for historic and sentimental value.
STERLING SILVER PILGRIM SPOONS.
Your selection from seven artistic designs—the ship Mayflower—Priscilla—Myles Standish—Pilgrim Monument—Plymouth Rock—Landing of the Pilgrims—Standish Monument. Tea size $4.50, coffee size $2.25, postpaid, tax included.
PILGRIM CHAIR.
Hand made models of Gov. Carver’s chair, brought in the Mayflower and now in Pilgrim Hall. Height 7 inches. By mail, $2.00 each.
COATS OF ARMS OF MAYFLOWER FAMILIES,
Bradford, Howland, Standish, Alden, Brewster, Fuller, Winslow, Warren, Cooke and White. Hand colored, $1.50 each, plain 25 cents, postpaid.
“PENELOPE WINSLOW” BODKIN.
A perfect copy, in sterling silver, of the bodkin once owned by Penelope Winslow, and now in Pilgrim Hall. Price, by mail, $1.00.
PRISCILLA CAPS,
In white, pink, blue, lavender and yellow. Very desirable for use at fairs, pageants, Thanksgiving or New England dinners. Price, by mail, $1.00.
PRISCILLA BROOCH.
A neat and artistic brooch, carrying a portrait of Priscilla Alden. Attractively colored, with the appearance of being hand-painted. Price, by mail, 30 cents.
PLYMOUTH ROCK RINGS.
Sterling silver finger rings—Plymouth Rock 1620 design—by mail, $1.35—state size in ordering.
PLYMOUTH PENNANTS
Suitable for decorating a den or student’s room. In attractive colors. Price of various sizes: 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00.
SOUVENIR WATCH FOBS,
With leather guards and metal pendants bearing designs in relief—“Plymouth Rock”—“Pilgrim Monument.” By mail, 50 cents each.
PILGRIM PENCIL TIPS
For protecting the pencil point. A pleasing novelty, hand painted, in representation of Priscilla and of John Alden. By mail, 70c the pair, or 35c single.
MAYFLOWER NAPKINS.
Paper napkins bearing a design of “The Mayflower” in Plymouth Harbor, 1620. Dainty for use in giving a Pilgrim lunch or tea. The price, 30c for 50 napkins by mail.
PLASTIC CASTS.
Wall decorations of historic value. In plaster, not colored. Desirable for studio or den. Securely packed, by mail—7 inch plaques: Priscilla, John Alden, Squanto, 90c each; 4½×8 inch panel, Priscilla and John Alden, 90c; 4½×8 inch panel, Landing of The Pilgrims, $2.00.
PILGRIM PLACE CARDS.
12 Designs in a package—artistic and pleasing—50c the package.
PLYMOUTH ROCK PAPER WEIGHTS,
Moulded in the shape of Plymouth Rock, with date 1620. A useful memento of historic value. Genuine bronze, $2.00. Solid glass 35c—add 10c each for mailing.
PILGRIM TERCENTENARY MEDAL 1620-1920.
A beautifully executed souvenir in genuine bronze, 2¾ inches in diameter, bearing on one side a model of the ship Mayflower and on the reverse a relief of The Landing of the Pilgrims, Dec. 21, 1620. By mail, $4.00 each.
THE CAPE COD FIRE LIGHTER.
Everybody loves a log fire and here is a way to start the blaze quickly without the use of kindling. Made of brass $4.50, or with tray $5.75. Add 15c for mailing.
PLYMOUTH ROCK BAYBERRY
A miniature model of Plymouth Rock moulded in genuine bayberry wax with the date 1620. A real novelty for milady’s work bag. Each one in a box, 30c.
BAYBERRY CANDLES,
Genuine hand dipped, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c each. On less than six candles add 10c for postage.
A PLYMOUTH CLAM.
A pincushion made from Plymouth clam shells, 25c postpaid.
PRISCILLA DOLLS.
Dressed in ye costume of 1620—a delightful gift for the little ones. Price, $3.75 postpaid.
PILGRIM PAPER DOLLS.
Packet by mail, 15c.
THE PILGRIM FOLDER.
20 Pictures in colors, by mail, 12c.
YE OLD FARMERS ALMANAC.
By mail, 17c.
Ye SWORDE OF MYLES STANDISH,
“Spake, in the pride of his heart, Myles Standish, the Captain of Plymouth,—
‘This is the sword of Damascus I fought with in Flanders.’”
—Longfellow.
The famous Damascus blade of the redoubtable Pilgrim Captain is one of the most valuable relics to be seen in Pilgrim Hall. It was handed down to Myles Standish from the Crusaders, and possessed an interesting history even in his day. Our swords are perfectly copied from the original, even in the engraving of the curious Arabic inscription on the blade. Prices by mail, tax included.
Paper Cutter, sterling silver, $3.25
THE MAYFLOWER CANDLESTICK.
An exact copy of a brass candlestick brought over in the Mayflower by William White, father of Peregrine White. The original candlestick is now in Pilgrim Hall, price $3.75 each. If by mail add 15 cents postage.
THE COMPACT.
Signed in the cabin of the Mayflower, November 21, 1620, with the names of the signers.
Printed in old style type on a parchment paper made by hand in 1856, and mounted on rollers in form of a scroll. Price, securely packed, by mail, 40 cents.
STERLING SILVER PINS.
Correct representation of Plymouth Rock and of the ship Mayflower in the shape of stick pins and brooches. Price of any one design, postpaid, 80 cents, tax included.
BANJO CLOCKS.
A miniature reproduction of a Colonial design. The clock is 17 inches high, beautifully finished with brass trimmings, and is a good timekeeper. Will make a distinctive and useful gift. Priced at $12.25; by mail, 35 cents extra. Without brass trimmings and center panel, $11.25; by mail, 35 cents extra.
Old Blue Pilgrim Plates
10 INCH.
This set of plates, as illustrated, was made to our order in Staffordshire, England.
The border design and old blue coloring is an exact reproduction of the old Staffordshire plates made in the eighteenth century.
The central pictures are from objects and paintings of interest in Pilgrim history. The reverse side bears the title and a quotation encircled by a wreath of Mayflowers.
The decoration, in a deep old blue, is under the glaze and therefore indelible.
There are eight subjects: The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor; The Landing of the Pilgrims; Priscilla and John Alden; Pilgrim Monument; Myles Standish House, 1666; John Alden House; Pilgrim Hall; “Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?”
The price is twelve dollars per dozen, or $1.00 each, packed for expressing. Price by mail, in a safety mailing box, $1.25 each.
Old Blue Platter.
17 inch to match plates, $3.50 each.
CUPS AND SAUCERS to match, $10.00 per dozen. CREAM JUGS, 75c. QUART PITCHER, $2.50.
PLYMOUTH ROCK HOUSE
Cole’s Hill
DINNER ON ARRIVAL OF BOAT
Summer Board at Reasonable Prices
HOUSE OPEN THE YEAR ROUND
Electric Lights Steam Heat
CLARK & SAMPSON, Proprietors
Long Distance Telephone Connection
SAMOSET HOUSE
PLYMOUTH, MASS.
First-class in every respect. Large parlors and piazzas, electric light, steam heat. Open fireplaces and private baths. Convenient to all points of historical interest. Quiet and comfortable.
PRINCIPAL STREETS OF PLYMOUTH
AND LOCALITIES OF INTEREST
A. S. Burbank, Publisher
Pilgrim Book and Art Shop
Plymouth, Mass.
1. Pilgrim Monument. 2. Samoset House. 3. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. 4. Pilgrim Hall. 5. Court House. 6. Cole’s Hill. 7. Plymouth Rock. 8. Site of first house. 9. Burial Hill. 10. Pilgrim Spring. 11. Training Green. 12. Watson’s Hill. 13. Pilgrim Wharf. 14. Town Brook. 15. Site of Gov. Bradford House. 16. Pilgrim Bookstore.